> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xsoar-6-installation-guides/6.14/cortex-xsoar-installation-guide/single-server-installation/install-cortex-xsoar-with-bolt-database/installer-flags.md). # Installer Flags The following is the list of supported flags that follow the -- separator for installing Cortex XSOAR. | Flag | Type | Description | | ---------------------------- | ------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `-backup=` | Boolean | Whether to back up server data when upgrading the Cortex XSOAR server. Default is *`true`*. | | `-backup-tenants=` | Boolean | Whether to back up server data for tenants when upgrading the Cortex XSOAR server. Default is *`true`*. | | `-conffile` | String | The server `.conf` file. The default location is `/etc/demisto.conf`. | | `-data-dir` | String | Used to provide a custom installation path, different from the default **`/var/lib/demisto`** directory. Example: **`sudo ./demisto.sh -- -data-dir /xsoar`** | | `-demisto-no-gpg-check` | N/A | Tells yum to disable the GPG signature when checking for the Cortex XSOAR RPM. | | `-distro` | String | Forces the Linux distro. | | `-do-not-start-server` | N/A | Prevents starting the server when the installation or upgrade is complete. | | `-dr` | N/A | Sets up the disaster recovery server. | | `-elasticsearch-url` | String | Elasticsearch URL addresses (comma-separated). For example, `http://test1:9200,http://test2:9200` | | `-elasticsearch-api-key` | String | The Elasticsearch API key, which should be used in licensed versions. | | `-elasticsearch-username` | String | The Elasticsearch username. | | `-elasticsearch-password` | String | The Elasticsearch password. | | `-elasticsearch-proxy=` | Boolean | Whether to use a proxy when communicating with Elasticsearch. Can be **`true`** or **`false`**. Default is **`false`**. | | `-elasticsearch-insecure=` | Boolean | Whether to trust any certificate when communicating with Elasticsearch. Can be **`true`** or **`false`**. Default is **`false`**. | | `-elasticsearch-timeout` | Integer | The amount of time (in seconds) before Elasticsearch times out. Default is 20 seconds. | | `-elasticsearch-prefix` | String | Defines the unique prefix a Cortex XSOAR server uses when naming the Elasticsearch indices it creates. | | `-external-address` | String | The external address of the instance during installation. | | `-git=` | Boolean | Whether to install Cortex XSOAR git. Default is true. | | `-h` | N/A | Displays installation help. | | `-index-entries=` | Boolean | Whether to index entries. | | `-otc` | String | The one-time configuration file. The default location is `/var/lib/demisto/otc.conf.json`. | | `-prev-uninstall-script` | String | The path for the uninstall script. The default location is `/var/lib/dpkg/info/demistoserver.postrm`. | | `-purge` | N/A | Removes the existing Cortex XSOAR installation. | | `-restore-entries=` | Boolean | Restores the entries index. If *`false`*, it prevents restoring the entries index. The default is **`true`**. | | `-system-user-name=` | String | When installing the server you can select the default Cortex XSOAR user name. | | `-system-group-name=` | String | When installing the server, you can select the default Cortex XSOAR group name. | | `-temp-folder` | String | Replaces the **`temp`** folder (located in **`/var/lib/demisto/temp`**) with **`temp-folder`** at installation. Useful when you cannot access the **`temp`** folder due to permission or storage issues. | | `-tools=` | Boolean | Installs the required tools. The default is **`true`**. | | `-use-prev-uninstall-script` | N/A | (For Cortex XSOAR upgrades) The script that deletes the Cortex XSOAR user and group is not run. | | `-y` | N/A | Answer all installer questions with y/yes, including the Cortex XSOAR EULA. | **Flags that precede and include the -- separator** Use the following flags to get help or information about the `./demisto.sh` file. | Flag | Description | | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `--help` | Prints a message. | | `--info` | Prints embedded information, including title, default target directory, or embedded script. | | `--lsm` | Prints an embedded LSM entry, if one exists. | | `--list` | Prints a list of files located in the archive. | | `--check` | Checks the integrity of the archive. | Use the following flags to run the `./demisto.sh` file. | Flag | Description | | --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `--confirm` | Prompts you to confirm before running an embedded script. | | `--quiet` | Prints only error messages. | | `--accept` | Accepts the Cortex XSOAR license. | | `--noexec` | Embedded scripts are not run. | | `--keep` | The target directory is not deleted after running an embedded script. | | `--noprogress` | Progress is hidden during decompression. | | `--nox11` | An xterm is not spawned. | | `--nochown` | Extracted files are not given to users. | | `--nodiskspace` | Disk space is not checked for available space. | | `--target dir` | Extracts directly to an absolute or relative target directory. | | `--tar arg1[arg2...]` | Accesses the archive contents. | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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